Educational and Social Policy for People with Disabilities

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The purpose of the course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to the development and implementation of inclusive policies and programs, ensuring that people with disabilities have access to educational and social opportunities. Through the exploration of best practices and the study of supportive institutions and structures, students will enhance their ability to support the individual development and social participation of people with disabilities. 

Specifically, students after successful completion of the course will have acquired basic and sufficient knowledge about

• the basic concepts and principles of social and educational policy for people with disabilities.
• the institutional and legal framework at national and international level for the rights of people with disabilities
• the social challenges and inequalities faced by people with disabilities in education, employment and other areas of society.
• the study of approaches to the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities in education, work and social life
• analysing and evaluating disability policies and understanding the factors affecting their implementation.
• raising awareness and empathy around disability issues, shaping positive attitudes in society and in education and workplaces.